First Baptist Academy *Scholarships Local Southwest Florida Community Foundation Scholarships - $ varies - Numerous scholarships available to students in Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee counties. Application available at www.floridacommunity.com WCI/Mercedes-Benz of Fort Myers Jr. Golf Foundation Academic & Athletic Achievement Scholarship- $ not disclosed - Eligibility requirements: Current resident of Collier, Charlotte or Lee County; high school senior with a minimum 3.0 GPA; current member of the Foundation (for one year prior to applying for scholarship). For more information go to www.wcijrgolf.com Florida Association of Realtors- reward amount below -Scholarship/Essay contest for Seniors on the topic of How does a Realtor professional benefit the community? 1 st place- $5,000., 2 nd place- $1,500., 3 rd place- $500. Advertising Federation of Southwest Florida- $500. -For the student who plans on pursuing a degree with a concentration in advertising or related fields (graphic design, photography, journalism web design, marketing, radio/tv production, illustration. American Business Women s Ass. Neapolitan Chapter- $1,000. -Male or female applicants, US citizen, resident of Collier for one year, academic excellence, community/school service, 3 letters of recommendation all with original signatures, official transcript must be signed and sealed. Art League of Marco Island- $ not disclosed -Submit 3 works of art. Only Seniors receive monetary awards. Major in art in college. Provide letter of acceptance or copy of your application and letter of verification from your counselor. Bonita Shores/Little Hickory Shores Ass. $500. -Student must live in Bonita Shores/Little Hickory and have financial need.
Bruce L. Scheiner & Ass.- Make a Difference Award- $ not disclosed -3.5 GPA, community service, school activities, good citizenship, hard work and achievement. Collier County Counseling Association- $250. -Academic Excellence, major program of study will be education or counseling. Financial need. Essay: How a school counselor has impacted my life. Collier Builders Industry Ass. Student Scholarship- Several at minimum of $1,000. -Financial need, course of study must be building industry related. Employer and teacher letter of recommendation. Family income tax for past two years. Career goal in an industry related to building. Collier County Medical Society Alliance- $500-1,000. -Pursue health related major (not dental or vet), rank in top 10%, 3.5 unweighted GPA, academic excellence, community service and financial need. High School courses should reflect interest in health care related field. Essay, Why you plan pursuing a career in the medial field. Collier County School Nutrition Association- Rosemary Permenter Scholarship- $500 -Anyone may apply but preference is given to student who is related to C.C.S.N.A active member. Other criteria: Financial need, leadership, citizenship and extra-curricular involvement. Minimum 2.0 GPA. Applications in Guidance office. Collier County Sheriffs Department The William A. Christian Scholarship holarship - $2,500. - Child or grandchild of current or retired member of Collier Sheriffs office, or child or grandchild for member who died while member of sheriffs office. 3.5 GPA, school/community service, demonstrate positive character traits of kindness, respect, and good citizenship. Collier Rotary- 5-7 @ $500-$1,000. -Financial need (IRS tax return) Academic excellence (3.5 GPA and above) Rank in top 50. Community involvement. Essay on why you should be considered for the scholarship. Community Foundation of Collier County- $ not disclosed East Naples United Methodist Church Youth Fellowship Scholarship- $250.-1,000. -Active members of Youth Fellowship at East Naples United Methodist Church between 5 th and 12 th grades. Application at church. Florida Association of Educational Data Systems (FAEDS) S)- William J. English Scholarship- $2,000. -2.5 GPA, attend Florida post-secondary school, plan to major in a computer/information technology field. Essay on interest in computer science.
Florida Home Builders Association- $500-2000. -Financial need. Good academic standing,community service, strong interest in the construction industry or related trades. Florida School Counselor Association ociation- $500. -Must be a Florida permanent resident, plan to attend Florida post secondary school. Essay on how a school counselor has impacted student s life. Founder s Fund- The Club at Pelican Bay- $2000-2500 -Must be a US citizen or eligible non-citizen, 3.0 weighted GPA, minimum SAT (920) and ACT (19), extra-curricular activities and community service. Two recommendations (1)Faculty, (1) community member, interview. Financial need (Include copy of first page of parents 1040 tax form) Exceptions for large families, high medical bills, single parent, or other special circumstances. Essay on personal goals and achievements. Application at community. JCI Senators of Florida Foundation- $500 -Finacnial need (FAFSA and financial statement), leadership community service, academic excellence. Essay/Personal statement. Johnson Scholarship Foundation- Numerous @ $1000-10,000. -College bound student with a disability planning to attend a Florida public university. Financial need. Christian Chamber of Southwest Florida- 2 @ $500. -High school senior who have regular attendance and a commitment to learn. Applicants will be judged on their interest in their selected field, school community participation, personal motivation, and financial need. Naples Art Association/ The von Liebig Art Center- 6@ $1,000. -This is strictly an award for excellence in the visual arts. Student must plan on majoring in the visual arts, art, art history. Must enter 2 works of art, juried art show to be held at von Liebig Art Center. Need statement of intention for postsecondary plans. Naples Community Hospital Auxiliary Scholarship- several @ 1,000. -Must be immediately entering an approved health care program (nursing or medical field- NOT dental or physician). Scholastic achievement, leadership. Essay on why student is selecting a medical career. Naples Community Hospital- $varies -Plan on pursuing a career in the medical field: nursing, radiology, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, or cardio-vascular therapy. Wiling to return to NCH for a period of time. Essay explaining why applicant has selected health care as a career PATH.
Naples Garden Club- $500-2000 -Financial need. Pursue a major consistent with objectives of Naples Garden Club i.e.: Agricultural Engineering, Golf course management, Marine Biology, Forestry, Wildlife Studies, Horticulture, Botany, Landscape Architecture, Civic planning and beautification environmental issues, C+ average, essay on career goals. Naples Interagency Council- $varies -Entering health or social service related fields, 2.5 GPA, financial need. Essay and career goals statement. Naples North Rotary Club- $300-5,000 -Academic excellence, 3.5 weighted GPA, school and community service. Essay on future goals. Naples Woma man s Club- 16@ 1,500. -Male or female applicants. Financial need. Students must have at least a 3.0 minimum GPA. School, community service and academic awards. Must attend a 4 year college. Essay on why student merits consideration for a NWC scholarship. Finalists will be interviewed. Application in Guidance office. Naples Woman s Club: Dorothy Edwards Vocational Scholarship - $500-1,000 -This scholarship is for students planning to attend a two-year vocational program at either the community college level or Lorenzo Walker Institute of Technology. Financial need (attach IRS tax return) Essay on career/educational goals. Naples Woman s Club: Louise Prothero Scholarship- $3,500. -Male or female applicants. Demonstrating outstanding community and/or school service and have the potential talent for leadership. Minimum 3.0 unweighted GPA. Three nominees will be sent for further consideration. Essay on career interests and goals. Southwest Florida Branch of the American Public Works Association Ben C. Pratt Scholarship- $500 -Pursue a career in the public services field (engineering, operation, maintenance, public administration) Essay, see application for topics. Southwest Florida Sheriff s Association Fund Scholarship- $varies -Dependent of law enforcement officer in SW Florida, community service. Visual Aid Volunteers of Florida Scholarship- $varies -Florida resident, must be legally blind. Extracurricular activities. Florida Engineering Society- $2000 -GPA must be 3.5 or higher and pursuing an engineering major.
Florida Association of Educational William J English Scholarship- $2000 -GPA must be 2.5, attend a Florida college, major in computer science/technology. Application available @ www.faeds.org. Women s Republican Club of Naples Federated- $1,000 -Male or Female students. US citizen & Florida resident. Financial need (must submit tax return). IF of majority age (18) be a registered Republican. If not parent/guardian must be a Republican. 3.0 unweighted GPA. Two letters of recommendation one from teacher or guidance counselor and other from personal/professional. Please provide a copy of your voter registration card. Essay, personal statement on merit. Florida Swimming Pool Assoc.- $250-1,000 -B Average. Parent employee of Florida Swimming Pool Assoc. Naples Free Net- $1,000 -Must be a member of Naples Free Net or family member in good standing. GPA of 3.0. Volunteer experience, financial need, short essay. www.scholarship@naples.net DECA Scholarships- 1,000-2,500 -Deca Member. www.deca.org/school.html KIDS CAN- $2000 -Must be perusing higher education. Applicants must have a link to Cancer in his/her family, whether it is the applicant himself/herself or someone in his/her immediate family. Doctor s proof required. Must maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Must reside in Collier County and have completed 50 hours of community service hours. Upon A Star Foundation Scholarship (In memory of Larry Scheetz) up to $1,000. -This scholarship will be awarded to one Collier County graduating high school senior that is attending an accredited institution and pursuing a career in health care. * Make sure you check with the organization about the deadline.